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Ministry of Science & Technology
National Technology Day will celebrate at Nehru Science Centre
“Illuminating India: 5000 Years of Science and Innovation” Exhibition display in Mumbai from 11th to 13th May 2018
Mumbai- May 10, 2018
To promote and facilitate science and techno base infrastructure to the society, Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai , is celebrating the National Technology Day on 11th May 2018.
Mumbai Metro is another technological marvel that is destined to improve the traffic conditions of Mumbai. In collaboration with MMRC, Mumbai, another exhibition “Making of Underground Metro Line –III”, will be inaugurated by Ms. Ashwini Bhide, MD, MMRC,Mumbai on the occasion of the National Technology day 11th May, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the centre.
On this occasion, the most displayed “Illuminating India: 5000 Years of Science and Innovation” exhibition at the Science Museum, London will be displayed in Mumbai for the first time and they include the great Lambton’s Theodolite, the Compound Lever, Sir C V Raman’s spectroscope, J C Bose’s Cresco graph and Phytography . These objects are from the collections of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, Sir J C Bose Trust, Kolkata and Survey of India, Dehradun.
Backgrounder-
“Illuminating India: 5000 Years of Science and Innovation”, which was organised at the Science Museum, London was one of the major event under the India –UK Year of Culture. Nehru Science Centre, the Nodal Agency appointed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, was responsible for sending 6 antiquity objects and 8 non-antiquity objects for this exhibition. This exhibition was visited by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 18th April, 2018, during his recent visit for the heads of Common Wealth meeting in UK. On conclusion of the exhibition the objects have now come back to India and will be on display for the press and public only for three days from 11th May to 13th May 2018.
The exhibition will open to all from 11th may to 13th May 2018 between 10.00 to 6.00pm which is free of cost for all citizens.
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SSC invites applications for Scientific Assistant
Staff Selection Commission invites applications for Scientific Assistant in India Meteorological Department. The Competitive Computer Based Examination will be held in December,2022 for 990 posts. Salary will be around Rs 63000 in X category cities. Candidates may apply before 11 PM on 11th October 2022. For applying online and more details, please visit http://ssc.nic.in. Candidates may also call 080-25502520, 9483862020 from 10 AM to 5 PM on weekdays .
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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness over installation of statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mauritius
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed pride of every Indian on installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mauritius.
Replying to a tweet by Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"भारतीयांसाठी अभिमानाची बाब! छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांचे विचार जागतिक पातळीवर पोहचत आहेत. पंतप्रधान @KumarJugnauth यांच्या स्वागतार्ह उपस्थितीने या कार्यक्रमाची शोभा आणखी वाढली आहे."
"Every Indian is proud to see this! The thoughts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj reverberate globally. The august presence of PM @KumarJugnauth has made the occasion even more special."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 28.50 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.87 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
Implementation of the Liberalized and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1st May 2021.
Under the Strategy, in every month 50% of the total Central Drugs Laboratory  cleared vaccine doses of any manufacturer would be procured by Govt. of India. It would continue to make these doses available to the State Govts totally free of cost as was being done earlier.
More than 28.50 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through Government of India  and through direct state procurement category.
Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 25,63,28,045 doses .
More than 2.87 crore  COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, more than 52,26,460 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Performance Review of institutions
The Ministry reviews the performance of all institution on a regular basis. The R&D wing of CIPET – SARP: LARPM, Bhubaneswar has been developing fertilizer incorporated biodegradable mulching films for agricultural applications. The films have the capability of sustained release of the fertilizers to promote growth of the plants. Additionally, the Laboratory has also signed MoU with ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai wherein Nano Sulphur / Zno based fertilizers are being incorporated within the bio-polymeric system to evaluate its efficiency in growth rate of plants and production from farming.
Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology, Gurugram, an autonomous institute under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India is engaged in development of user &environment friendly new generation formulation of pesticides. The institute has state-of-the art Laboratories accredited by NABL for the testing of Pesticides, Pesticide residues in various food matrices and CWC related chemicals. The institute is also engaged in test of Rock Phosphate samples provided by the Department of Fertilizer, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and other fertilizers including nano-fertilizers for physio-chemical parameters.
As of now, 04 new CIPET Centres at Barmar , Bhavnagar, Bidar  and Thootukudi  are proposed to be established with the approval of Administrative Ministry and the cost of the project will be borne between Govt. of India and respective State Governments on 50:50 sharing basis.
The Ministry has set up seven National Institutes of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research  at Mohali , Ahmedabad , Hajipur , Hyderabad , Guwahati , Kolkata , and Raebareli  to nurture and promote quality and excellence in the pharmaceutical education and research in India. These are institutes of national importance, which besides imparting master’s and doctorate education conduct high end research in various specializations in field of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Transport Ministry invites public comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a draft notification GSR 757 dated 11th December 2020, seeking comments from the public for adoption of E20 fuel, i.e, blend of 20% of ethanol with gasoline, as an automotive fuel and for the adoption of mass emission standards for this fuel. The notification facilitates the development of E20 compliant vehicles. It will also help in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, etc. It will help reduce the oil import bill, thereby saving foreign exchange and boosting energy security.
The compatibility of the vehicle to the percentage of ethanol in the blend of ethanol and gasoline shall be defined by the vehicle manufacturer and the same shall be displayed on the vehicle by putting a clearly visible sticker.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH notifies regulations for tyres, safety glass, external projections, etc under CMVR
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide GSR 457  dated 20th July 2020, has made following amendments in CMVR 1989 -
The specification for the Tyre pressure monitoring system  for vehicles up to maximum mass of 3.5 Tonnes which monitors the inflation pressure of the tyre or its variation, while the vehicle is running and transmits the information to the driver, thereby providing advance information to the driver and enhancing road safety has been provided if fitted in the Vehicle.
Tyre Repair Kit has been prescribed: During incident of tyre puncture , with the use of repair kit, the sealant poured into the tyre along with the air seals the punctured spot in the tyre tread.
The requirement of the additional tyres has been done away with in such vehicles if provided with the Tyre repair kit and TPMS has been provided. This is as per the international standards which will enable more space which may accommodate batteries for EVs etc.
Inclusion of safety glazing conforming to standards has been presceibed as on option to safety glass . However the percentage of visual transmission of light for the front and rear windows  and side windows  shall be the same for the safety glass on the glass with safety glazing.
At present, two wheeler stands are not regulated and do not have harmonised requirements for which AIS Standards have been prescribed.
Further, no standard was available for two wheeler External Projections requirements under CMVR which has now been prescribed to reduce lacerations to pedestrian as well as rider in case of contact with moving vehicle, standard prescribes that all the points of contact with the testing device shall have minimum prescribed radius or made up of soft material.
Also standard is notified for two wheeler foot rest requirements.
A provision has been made to allow the pillion rider in the two wheeler, in case a light weight container is placed behind the pillion rider space, provided the criteria for dimensions and the gross vehicle weight are met.
The specifications for the mechanical coupling for agriculture tractor as an optional item if provided.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari Reviews the Progress of Ongoing
National Highway Projects in the Country
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari is holding a two day review of the ongoing National Highways projects at Goa today and tomorrow. He will review over 700 projects with Project Directors, contractors/ concessionaires, state government officials and officials of NHAI and the Transport & Highways Ministry over the two day period. Of these projects, 427 are being implemented by National Highway Authority of India and 369 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The year 2018 has been declared as a ‘construction year’ by the Ministry. Out of over 700 projects being reviewed, about 300 projects will identified for completion before March 2019.
The National Highways projects of Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and West Bengal were taken up for review today. Shri Gadkari gave directions to officers and contractors to complete the work of 27,000 kms in respect of the projects which were awarded before March 2015.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Price Rise of Essential Commodities
All India Daily Average Retail Prices of 22 essential food items including vegetables for recent months of current year are at Annexure. Prices of food items are inter-alia affected by mismatch in demand and supply, shortfall in production owing to adverse weather conditions and seasonality, increased transportation costs, supply chain constraints like lack of storage facilities, artificial shortage created by hoarding and black marketing, etc.
Government has taken various measures from time to time to stabilize prices of essential food items which, inter-alia, include appropriately utilizing trade and fiscal policy instruments like import duty and export management through instruments like Minimum Export Price, export restrictions, etc. to regulate domestic availability and moderate prices; imposition of stock limits and advising States for effective action against hoarders & black marketers ; and promulgation of appropriate Minimum Support Prices to incentivize farmers for increasing production. Government is also implementing Schemes which, inter alia, include Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture , National Food Security Mission , etc. for increasing agricultural production and productivity through appropriate interventions. Besides, Government is also implementing Price Stabilization Fund  to help moderate the volatility in prices of agri-horticultural commodities like pulses, onion, and potato. Ministry of Food Processing Industries  is implementing scheme “Operation Greens” for integrated development of Tomato, Onion and Potato  value chain which, inter alia, has the objective of price stabilization for producers and consumers through production planning in the TOP clusters and introduction of dual use varieties.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
All set for Kumbh Mela- 2019 at Prayagraj
First Shahi Snan of Akharas on 15th January , Event to be broadcast Live by
All India Radio & Doordarshan.
Elaborate arrangements for Coverage by Akashvani & Doordarshan
Kumbh Mela-2019, the world's largest congregation of humanity at one place is all set to take place at Prayagraj early morning on Tuesday, 15th January ,2019. The first bathing festival of Prayagraj Kumbh will be held on the same day. The first Shahi Snan royal bathing of Akharas will be held on the occasion. Which marks the begining of Kumbh. Massive arrangements have been made by Mela administration for peaceful bathing and eleborate security arrangements are also in place for processions of Akharas from their camps to bathing ghats for Shahi bathing. Administration has announced ban on the entry of vehicles into Mela area from tomorrow.
Both national broadcasters of Doordarshan and All India Radio of Prasar Bharati have made massive arrangements to telecast and broadcast the events of Prayagraj Kumbh 2019. All India Radio AIR has set up a separate one kelowat FM transmitter namely Kumbhvani for the purpose. It will be run and maintained by the AIR Allahabad. Broadcast from this FM channel will be initiated from tomorrow at 5.55 AM and it will be continued 10.05 PM. It will be functional by March 4,2019. Broadcast from this special transmitter will be heard in the radius of across 35 kilometers. AIR Allahabad has set up a studio at Kumbh Mela area and it will be functional till March 4 the last bathing festival of the Kumbh Mela. AIR, first time, has also made arrangements for live streaming on U Tube of all programs broadcast from Kumbhvani FM channel.
Live broadcast and telecast of all three Shahi Snan  of Akharas on Makar Sankranti 15th January, Mauni Amasya 4th February and Basant Panchami10th February will be made by both Doordarshan and AIR on national hookup. Live coverage of remaining bathing festivals of Paush Purnima, Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivratri will be telecast by DDUP and it will also be available on DD India channel. Doordarshan will start its telecast of special programs on Kumbh Mela from January 15 and about three hours programs based on the activities in the Mela area will be made every day. DD and AIR set up about one dozen booths for live coverage and commentary of Shahi Snan. DD has installed multi camera set up at about half a dozen places across the Mela. Doordarshan has deployed about 150 personnel from Program,Engineering and News wings for the purpose. Both AIR and DD have set up their camps in the Mela area.
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture to organize first of its kind Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’ on 15-16 February
Summit to be inaugurated by Union Culture Minister Sh. G. Kishan Reddy
It will focus on best practices and strategies to develop India’s museums
Ministry of Culture, Government of India will organize a first of its kind, 2-Day Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, on 15-16 February 2022.
The summit is being organized under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the flagship program to mark 75th anniversary of India’s independence and celebrate the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
The Global Summit will bring together leading luminaries, domain experts and practitioners in the field of museum development and management from India and around the world to discuss best practices and strategies. The Summit is being organised in partnership with Bloomberg.
Over 25 museologists and museum professionals will delve into reimagined priorities and practices for Museums. An outcome of this knowledge sharing will include creation of a blueprint for development of new museums, nurture a renewal framework, and reinvigorate existing museums in India.
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The Summit will be inaugurated by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Culture, Govt. of India. Speaking about the summit he said, “India is a land of rich cultural heritage dating back to the dawn of human civilization. As we celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are proud to renew our focus and dedication to preserving, protecting, and perpetuating our cultural heritage. India’s 1000+ museums are instrumental in not just showcasing and preserving this cultural heritage, but also educating future generations.”
Shri Govind Mohan, Secretary, Culture added, “Through the Global Summit on reimagining museums in India, the Ministry of Culture aims to convene key global thought leaders to understand the best approach for developing India’s museums, forge strategic partnerships between Indian and Global museums, and draw a masterplan for renewal of Indian museums to make them truly world class.”
The online summit will encompass four broad themes: Architecture and Functional Needs; Management; Collections ; and, Education and Audience Engagement.
The summit will be held online over two days and participation is open to the public. Sign up here for participation : https://www.reimaginingmuseumsinindia.com/
Please follow the hashtag #MuseumsReimagined for more details.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Global Crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 50.91 per bbl on 24.04.2017
The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell  under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 50.91 per barrel  on 24.04.2017. This was lower than the price of US$ 51.22 per bbl on previous publishing day of 21.04.2017.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket decreased to Rs.3282.55 per bbl on 24.04.2017 as compared to Rs. 3306.96 per bbl on 21.04.2017. Rupee closed stronger at Rs. 64.48 per US$ on 24.04.2017 as compared to Rs. 64.57 per US$ on 21.04.2017. The table below gives details in this regard:
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Particulars
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Unit
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Price on April 24, 2017 
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Pricing Fortnight for 16.04.2017

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Crude Oil 
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50.91 
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52.87
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3282.55 
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3423.86
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Exchange Rate
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64.48 
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64.76
RG/SA Daily Crude Oil Price
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Ernakulam KVK to popularise nutritious snap melons this summer season
At a time when demand for fruit juices are on the rise to beat the summer heat, Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra  is set to popularise the highly nutritious snap melon as one of the best remedies for the scorching heat.
Ernakulam KVK, under Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute , has taken measures to create awareness about the nutritional value of snap melons and is promoting the fruit and its juice among the general public. The fruit is an excellent source of beta carotene, Folic acid, Potassium and Vitamin C.
Snap melon is currently being cultivated in paddy fields sprawling around 600 acres in many parts of the district namely Nedumbasseri, Manjali, Kadungalloor, Alangad, Karumalloor. It is cultivated after the paddy harvest. This year Ernakulam KVK, along with local farmers, is demonstrating the precision farming techinque used to cultivate snap melons which reduces labour requirement and enhances productivity.
As part of its awareness cum promotional campaign, Ernakulam KVK will organise a mega harvest festival of snap melons cultivated in various parts of Alangad Grama Panchayat on February 24th. During the festival to be held at Alangad, KVK will not only organise the display of snap melons, but also introduce the various juices made from them to the public. Experts will also lead sessions on the preparation of these varieties of juices.
Ernakulam KVK will also provide necessary guidance to those interested in taking up snap melon farming.
Those interested in participating in the Festival can contact, Varghese , Mohanan , Gopi Eloor .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
148.67 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 2,85,401
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.81%
Recovery Rate currently at 97.81%
19,206 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,43,41,009
90,928 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
68.53 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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S. No.
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State
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No. of Omicron Cases
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Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
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|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
797
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|
330
|
|
2
|
|
Delhi
|
|
465
|
|
57
|
|
3
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
236
|
|
155
|
|
4
|
|
Kerala
|
|
234
|
|
58
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|
5
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
226
|
|
25
|
|
6
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
204
|
|
112
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|
7
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|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
121
|
|
110
|
|
8
|
|
Telangana
|
|
94
|
|
37
|
|
9
|
|
Haryana
|
|
71
|
|
59
|
|
10
|
|
Odisha
|
|
60
|
|
5
|
|
11
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
31
|
|
6
|
|
12
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
28
|
|
6
|
|
13
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
20
|
|
4
|
|
14
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
15
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
8
|
|
5
|
|
16
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|
Goa
|
|
5
|
|
4
|
|
17
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
4
|
|
0
|
|
18
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
19
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
20
|
|
A&N Islands
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
21
|
|
Assam
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
22
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
23
|
|
Punjab
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
24
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
25
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|
Ladakh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
26
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|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
1
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||
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Total
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2,630
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|
995